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Lock indicator blinking

Lock indicator blinking — Control panel is locked

Samsung · Refrigerators

What does Lock indicator blinking mean?

When the Control Lock function is active, pressing any button on the main panel will cause the Lock indicator to blink. This prevents accidental changes to your Refrigerator settings.

Common Causes

  • Control Lock function is currently active.
  • The Lock button was pressed and held for 3 seconds to activate the function.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    To deactivate the Lock function, press and hold the Lock button for more than 3 seconds.

  2. 2

    After deactivating, ensure you make any desired setting changes within 1 minute, or the Lock function will reactivate automatically.

  3. 3

    If you did not intend to lock the panel, simply hold the Lock button again to unlock it.

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Source: Samsung Refrigerators
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